Frane specialises in market sales growth, as well as market penetration. In his new role, he will be focusing on business development in Central and South America.

Frane commented: "I was offered a role to join a company and industry focused on significant growth. The oil, gas and mining markets are attractive to me, and I'm looking forward to joining the management team at Halco to help them develop opportunities."

Marc Thompson, group commercial manager, said: "Shad brings with him 11 years of industrial sales development experience, and we are extremely pleased he has chosen to join our growing sales team."